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Differentiate the theistic and atheistic approach?
Theists belive in some sort of supernatural being or god. Atheists do not. As a consequence atheists must rely on their own judgement to determine a path between self-interest and altruistic behaviour. Theist are unable to make this judgement and rely on instructions provided by a religion which claimes to have all of the answers.
What is the difference between theist and deist?
A theist believes in a personal god that is actively involved in the world and in people's lives, while a deist believes in a more abstract, impersonal god who created the universe but does not intervene in its affairs.
Who said there are no atheists in the trenches?
The expression "There are no atheists in trenches. (foxholes in America)" is a phrase that means that when scared enough everyone will scurry off to beg a god for protection. This saying is used by the religious to dismiss the conviction of atheists to their position that there is no god and dead is dead. The theists feel everyone shares their dread of the "hereafter" part of death. No one has ever asked atheists who went into the trenches of they ever made an instant conversion to theism when the going got tough. (Not counting the occasional "Jesus! That was close!" or "Gawdamme, this food stinks!") Similarly no one ever asked the first troops into Nazi death camps if they abandoned their faith in the obvious proof that no god protected men, women and children at those sites. In both cases some did and some didn't, but this cannot be proved. If the saying were true the trenches would be full of atheists, the open air, with its whizzing bullets, would be populated with Christians confident in their god's protection - not a wall of Earth.
What are people who do not believe in a god called?
People who do not believe in any god are called Atheists.
What is the difference between atheism and agonsticism?
Atheism is the lack of belief in a god or gods, while agnosticism is the belief that the existence of a god or gods is unknown or unknowable. Atheists assert that there is no evidence for the existence of a deity, whereas agnostics question whether such evidence could ever be found.
Why do atheists and theists believe there is a division between God and man?
Atheists do not believe there is a division between God and humanity since atheists lack any belief in gods they do not spend time thinking of such matters. A theist can answer the second part of the question.
Are Theists less violent than Atheists or is it the other way around?
there should be no difference between atheist and theists. However in extremism, whether atheism or theism, could cause a higher proportion of violence then in the normal population, predominantly against people with different belief systems.
What is the word for the person who is neither theists nor atheists?
Secular
Who were the famous atheists in US who became theists?
All theists. Atheism is the default position; belief in a god must be taught.
Are the Theist less likely to divorce than Atheists or is it the other way around?
Atheists have a lower divorce rate than theists. Atheists are less likely to divorce.
What is the difference between traditional atheists and conceptual atheists?
These are descriptions usually given by religionists to try to describe our atheism. We do not wear labels well. Atheists may have different philosophical directions, but no name tag is needed.
Do vegans believe in God?
Veganism has no official stance on religion. Vegans can be theists, agnostics, or atheists.
Are humanists atheists or theists or agnostics?
Any of the above I would think, but I've met some who were deists.
What percentage of theists are there opposed to atheists?
Estimations for atheists range from a low 8% to a high 21%, so theists would be from 92% to 79%.Answer:The proportion of theists who are against atheists as opposed to thise with a "live and let live" attitude is not known. It would vary by religion (and sect in the religion), social background, education and personal attitude. Generally people who are comfortable in their beliefs (about themselves, their religion, their sexuality, their politics, etc.) do not have an aversion to other's positions.
Is punishment evidence of gods faithfulness?
If you mean in the sense that punishment in this lifetime, then no. It is the same for all theists and atheists, and has no dependency on a god.
What Atheistic Existentialist belief on sexuality?
There are no categorically atheistic views on any topic except a general lack of belief in gods. Apart from that atheists are simply people. They do not all think alike and with one mind such as theists. You have confused atheists with theists who generally hold religious beliefs as a group.
What do you think of atheists?
This isn't really an opinion service! Atheists are people who don't believe in a god. Plenty of people don't believe, there is no evidence that atheists are better or worse than theists - it's easy to think of evil things done by atheists (Stalin) or theists (911 bombers) just as it's easy to think of good things done by atheists (Churchill, Bob Geldof, Betrand Russell) and theists (Ghandi).Views on atheists differ widely.Among the religious, atheists are many times used a symbol of moral decay of society. To the religious, godlessness is something to be feared. Many people like to equate atheism with the works of brutal dictators and extremist leaders, like Stalin, Mao, Hitler, etc. This being said, there are plenty of religious people who understand that atheists are not evil simply because of their lack of faith.To atheists themselves, the idea that there is no such thing as God is simply a statement of rationality. It often does take courage to admit such a view, as it is not widely held in the United States. Generally, atheists are highly committed to social justice and the welfare of humanity as a whole.
